Program Overview

Overview

This dynamic Food with Nutrition degree fuses academic and vocational learning, equipping students for employment in the food industry, consumer organizations, and enforcement agencies. The food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, employing around 400,000 people.

IFST Accredited Course

This course has been accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the UK's leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• A Level - grades BBB-BCC preferred.
• BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) accepted in any subject.
• T Levels – grade Merit preferred.
• International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points are required.
• Access to HE courses – typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher).

Course Details

• UCAS codes: Institution B20, Course D6B4 or 6V34 (with professional placement year)
• Course length: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available.

School of Study

• School of Sciences

Campus

• Newton Park

Award

• BSc (Hons) Food with Nutrition

Research and Practice Areas

• Food analysis
• Food product development
• Food safety
• Human nutrition
• Microbial applications and biotechnology
• Nutrition and exercise for health

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course have gone on to roles in the food industry, consumer organizations, and enforcement agencies, including:

• Food Development Technologist
• Research Technician
• Assistant Scientific Officer
• Nutritionist
• Product Developer
• Quality Controller
• Teacher

Tuition Fees

• 2025 entry:
  • UK full time: £9,535
  • UK part time: £4,768
  • International full time: £17,670

Placement Year

During the placement year, the fee is reduced to 20% of the full time fee.

• UK: £1,905
• International: £3,534

Funding Opportunities

Please visit our Funding pages for an overview of the funding options that may be available, including scholarships and bursaries.

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment methods include essays, reports, case studies, seminar presentations, examinations, group work, and independent study projects.

Research Centers

The course has connections to the following research centers:

• Art Research Centre
• Centre for Cultural and Creative Industries
• Centre for Media Research
• Centre for Policy Pedagogy and Practice
• Centre for Research in Early Childhood
• Centre for Research on Science and Society
• Environmental Humanities
• History and Heritage Research Centre
• Leadership Ethics and Professional Practice

Research Areas

Research areas in the School of Sciences include:

• Climate, Hazards and Environmental Change Research
• Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Research
• Human Nutrition
• Identities and Equalities Research
• Microbial Applications and Biotechnology
• Nutrition and Exercise for Health
• Science/food writing
• Social Justice Research
• Wellbeing, Health and Cognition Research

Global Citizenship

If you're a full-time undergraduate student starting your first year at Bath Spa University, you can apply for the Certificate in Global Citizenship, which you'll study alongside your degree. The program includes:

• Language skills
• International culture
• Business practices
• Academic and employability skills